Light is considered as the symbol for all splendor and glory of the spirit. Lights stands for truth, order, reality, goodness, beauty, intelligence, wisdom, bliss and immortality. Therefore the sun is light and life. A small part of light of the sun is producing life and energy of all beings. The sun is 1.3 million times bigger than the earth. Sunlight coming to earth represents only about one part in 200 crore of the total amount of energy radiating from the sun, Out of this, 30 % merges in the atmosphere without reaching the earth and only about 1% of the electromagnetic spectrum is thought to be perceived by the eye. Yet this is sufficient to supply our planet with about 4.69 million horsepower per square mile. It is vividly described in the 'Taaitryee Araanyyak' how Surya ruling our bodies. Surya is the fountain source of strength and vitality, light and effulgence and so. He naturally rules our heart, spine and constitutions of human body. He causes all respiration and controlling sensory and motor organs and breath. The Sun generates 'Vital force' or 'Prana shakti' contains five sub vital airs known as 'Panch prana' which is inherent in every limb, muscle etc. Our lives, health and well-being are truly dependent upon the Sun.

 

Surya Namaskar is also known as Surya Yog Surya Yog, combination of two Sanskrit words Surya and Yog, where 'Surya' means 'Sun' and 'yog' means 'to yoke' or together which literally means to amalgamate with the sun - become one. Sunlight has great therapeutic value. The importance of Sun was realized very early by the ancient civilizations. It was given the status of a God and worshipped from time immemorial. Surya Yog is an energetic, dynamic and rejuvenating style of yog based on a unique series of Sun Salutations. One can balance and organize chemical, bio-electric, and bio-magnetic powers in the body by practicing Surya Yog. Surya Yog helps in revitalize energy and negates illnesses of the mind and body. It is a blend of yog, naad (sound), Rishi Gyan and Buddh stage (silence). The best time to practice Surya Yog is at sunrise or sunset when the harmful ultra-violet rays are not present. Daily practicing of Surya Yog will balance the five elements in the body. Surya is wami, is the founder of the Surya Yog.

Surya Yog, according to him, is done in nine steps, and when perfected can activate the body chakras or power points, opening up the path to self-realisation. The photons from the sun can help smoothen and enlighten the body, prana, mind and soul to come together in a straight line. The omnipotent Surya's presence can change, arrange, reduce, remove imbalances and organize the chemical, bio-chemical, bio-electrical and bio-magnetic powers in living beings.